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Dusty Carrick lived in the small town of Skene Falls, Oregon, her entire life. And, like many of the local children, she played with "imaginary" Pixie friends in Ten Acre Woods. But the Pixies are not imaginary at all, and Ten Acre Woods is their home. Now, the woods are in danger, and if it falls, the Pixies too will die. Only Thistle Down, exiled from her tribe and trapped inside a mortal woman's body, can save her people-as long as she can convince Dusty to help her before it's too late.
The survival of the Pixie realm hinges on a pact between an exiled Pixie and a human girl. Thistle Down, a Pixie exiled from her people and bound to a human form, must convince Dusty Carrick, a lifelong resident of Skene Falls, Oregon, to aid her in protecting Ten Acre Woods. This ancient forest is the home of the Pixies, and its destruction means their extinction. Thistle Down faces the dual challenge of overcoming her exile and convincing Dusty of the reality of her world, all while battling the encroaching threat to the woods.
The premise sets up a classic fantasy conflict where the magical world intrudes upon the human one, necessitating an unlikely alliance. The narrative appears to focus on themes of environmentalism and the consequences of disrupting natural or magical habitats. The dynamic between the exiled Pixie and the human girl suggests a character-driven story exploring trust and responsibility. The resolution will likely depend on whether Thistle Down can bridge the gap between her world and Dusty's, and if Dusty can be convinced to fight for a world she never knew existed.
Page Count:
296
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
0756406706
ISBN-13:
9780756406707
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